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Artificial intelligence in and beyond the classroom

July 6, 2023 — 
Asper assistant professor Wenxi Pu explores artificial intelligence (AI) in his teaching and research, curious about the implications of this evolving, sometimes disruptive, technology.

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Asper Professor Nathan Greidanus appointed as Acting Associate Dean

June 30, 2023 — 
The Asper School of Business welcomes Dr. Nathan Greidanus as the Acting Associate Dean of Professional Graduate Programs and Executive Education. Greidanus officially assumes the role July 1, 2023, and will hold this position until December 31, 2023.

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Asper MBA study tour visits Iceland

June 28, 2023 — 
With dramatic shifts between black sand beaches, roaring waterfalls, sublime cliffsides and glacier-capped mountains, the landscapes of Iceland are a lesson in appreciating the environment, sustainability and change.

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Meet the 2023 Asper School of Business Medal Winners

June 26, 2023 — 
Congratulations to these outstanding members of the Asper Class of 2023

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Succession and family enterprise

June 23, 2023 — 
On June 9-10, 2023, the Asper School of Business welcomed family business leaders, advisors and academics to the 2023 Rod Senft Family Business Conference.

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The Asper School of Business celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day

June 21, 2023 — 
At the Asper School of Business, First Nations, Métis and Inuit students, alumni and colleagues are leaders in pursuing economic reconciliation for Indigenous peoples, as entrepreneurs, educators, accountants, analysts and more.

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My journey toward reconciliation at work and home

June 19, 2023 — 
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. On this day, Canadians are encouraged to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples of Canada. As Dean of the Asper School of Business, I would like to share my experience learning about the history of Indigenous Peoples in Canada and engaging with current and future perspectives.

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Reconciliation through education

June 19, 2023 — 
Jim Thunder [MBA/17], pursued an Asper MBA because he wanted a career that would allow him to contribute to solving problems and creating change on a larger scale, with a focus on enhancing Indigenous communities and amplifying calls for reconciliation.

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Asper supply chain professor collaborates to secure government grant

June 16, 2023 — 
Paul D. Larson, Professor in Supply Chain Management secured $893,000 in funding from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) for their “Fast-Track to Supply Chains” project.

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President’s Student Leadership Program announces 2023 cohort of students

June 15, 2023 — 
The Burns Leadership Institute is pleased to announce the fifth cohort of the President’s Student Leadership Program (PSLP) at the University of Manitoba.

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